DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 First, off I hate being this guy because I'm sure there's 100 posts about this already. But it's there an MGS thred on the best/top rated/value carts? After walking 18 yesterday I got home and was whooped. It was around 90 for the last few holes, but I've walked in worse heat & humidity. My home course is hilly and the past few years I would walk it both Sat & Sun. I feel like it's too early (I'm 35) to switch to cart. I carried my bag my whole life, and I was a caddie carrying doubles till I got through college. I know there's even college golfers using carts and all ages. Still feels like I'm admitting defeat a little early. On the other hand I want to keep walking the course as it's my main exercise. We have a baby now, and my wife's health is iffy so conserving energy for keeping up with the little one and the increasing honey-dos. I could also be fresher for tournament days. So any way, can someone point me in the direction of best push carts? Take Dead Aim 3 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
MattF 10,728 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I really like my CaddyTek that I got from Costco. About $150 delivered and has some good features.Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote In the bag: Driver: TSi2 Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 Fairway: 939X 15° Project X Even Flow Blue 6.0 Hybrid: 939X 3 Hybrid Project X Even Flow Riptide 6.0 Irons: D7 Forged 4-GW Project X Catalyst 80 6.0 Wedge: Smartsole S Putter Tracy Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: MTB-X or Black Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to post Share on other sites
EEZurg 80 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I carried too long. It was then posed to me....pick up/put down that bag wrong once and how long will you play NO golf until your back feels better. I had a 2 strap bag and still sometime only used one( "old school") I bought a cart the next day. Honestly, I kicked myself in the ***.....it's like having a caddy. AND......I play more golf....and feel better. I can carry more water, too. Even my kids use them now..... 3 Quote EXS Driver 10.5 degree Tensei Blue R (set to 11.5 degrees) EXS 3 wood 15 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 5 wood 18 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 7 wood 21 degree Tensei Blue R 699 5-7i USTRecoil 660 F3 R 699 Pro 8-PW USTRecoil 660 F3 R 52 56 60 wedges KS1 putter Link to post Share on other sites
ZenGolfer 825 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Theres no shame in wanting to use a push/pull cart in order to save your back. Walking with a cart is still better than riding in a cart, IMO. Ive actually been pondering a pull cart myself because Ive come to realize that now that Im back to carrying a full set, my Sunday bag is a bit small for 14 clubs and Ive been looking at getting a cheap pull cart off Amazon in order to save my back. If you don't mind a pull cart, Amazon sells a nice, basic one for about $35. 3 Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Irons: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 21* and Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 Blue Ion 54* Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to post Share on other sites
EEZurg 80 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Also....In my research....push cart is better than pull for your back.....if you're going to go cart....I suggest push. Hand brake vs foot brake is preferred (as i have read and many prefer who I play with) Edited August 16, 2020 by EEZurg 2 Quote EXS Driver 10.5 degree Tensei Blue R (set to 11.5 degrees) EXS 3 wood 15 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 5 wood 18 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 7 wood 21 degree Tensei Blue R 699 5-7i USTRecoil 660 F3 R 699 Pro 8-PW USTRecoil 660 F3 R 52 56 60 wedges KS1 putter Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I carried too long. It was then posed to me....pick up/put down that bag wrong once and how long will you play NO golf until your back feels better. I had a 2 strap bag and still sometime only used one( "old school") I bought a cart the next day. Honestly, I kicked myself in the ***.....it's like having a caddy. AND......I play more golf....and feel better. I can carry more water, too. Even my kids use them now.....That's the general train of thought I was having, how long till something goes. I have a lightweight Ping stand bag, I only carry about 10 balls and a jug of water with me, besides clubs (obv[emoji16])Take Dead Aim 1 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Theres no shame in wanting to use a push/pull cart in order to save your back. Walking with a cart is still better than riding in a cart, IMO. Ive actually been pondering a pull cart myself because Ive come to realize that now that Im back to carrying a full set, my Sunday bag is a bit small for 14 clubs and Ive been looking at getting a cheap pull cart off Amazon in order to save my back. If you don't mind a pull cart, Amazon sells a nice, basic one for about $35.Ive been looking at Amazon, and I'd prefer a push cart to the pull though. My thoughts started when I was playing with my sister a few weeks ago. She's a hairdresser so I wanted to keep my distance. I put my bsg on the cart and just walked along. I felt so much better than usual. Take Dead Aim 3 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
TeeBrain 32 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) I have an older Sun Mountain which I use less these days as it doesn't fit in my car. Good cart, and I do like how its pneumatic tires roll easier than the foam tires on all of today's carts. I borrowed a Clicgear for the better part of a full season and it was nice and does fit in my car, but was somewhat finicky to setup and fold up. I then bought a Caddytek 3, which I like even better than the Clicgear. It's significantly easier to fold and unfold, and also fits in my car nicely. In the end, pushing a cart is far less fatiguing than carrying. Especially these days where I need to carry extra water since the courses aren't putting water jugs out due to COVID. If a cart is good enough for the young guns playing collegiate golf, it's good enough for me. Edited August 16, 2020 by TeeBrain 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I really like my CaddyTek that I got from Costco. About $150 delivered and has some good features.Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using MyGolfSpy mobile appToo bad they're sold out right now. Though GG had some options for around $200.Take Dead Aim 1 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
bellken 31 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Here is the link to the best push carts for 2020 - https://mygolfspy.com/best-push-carts-for-2020/ I have a Clicgear 3.5, and, it would be a solid choice. The new version 4.0 has some nice improvement. Edited August 16, 2020 by bellken 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Here is the link to the best push carts for 2020 - https://mygolfspy.com/best-push-carts-for-2020/ I have a Clicgear 3.5, and, it would be a solid choice. The new version 4.0 has some nice improvement. Thanks!!Take Dead Aim 1 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
TeeBrain 32 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Tsmithjr9 said: Too bad they're sold out right now. Though GG had some options for around $200. Take Dead Aim Actually, it seems like they're available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/CaddyTek-Caddylite-EZ-V8-EZ-Fold/dp/B07DSXGLN5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=caddytek%2B3&qid=1597590027&sr=8-2&th=1 The Amazon listing seems to change daily, if not hourly, depending on the stock available on hand from Caddytek. Be careful - that listing also shows "other sellers" who are marking it up above what Caddytek sells them for. But it seems like Caddytek is selling them at their regular $180-ish price. Good on them for not price gouging (though I know this cart has been available in the past from Costco for less, I think this is still a fair price for an excellent cart.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Actually, it seems like they're available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/CaddyTek-Caddylite-EZ-V8-EZ-Fold/dp/B07DSXGLN5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=caddytek%2B3&qid=1597590027&sr=8-2&th=1 The Amazon listing seems to change daily, if not hourly, depending on the stock available on hand from Caddytek. Be careful - that listing also shows "other sellers" who are marking it up above what Caddytek sells them for. But it seems like Caddytek is selling them at their regular $180-ish price. Good on them for not price gouging (though I know this cart has been available in the past from Costco for less, I think this is still a fair price for an excellent cart.)Oh cool, but now comes the fun part... getting permission [emoji1787]Take Dead Aim 3 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
ZenGolfer 825 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Ive been looking at Amazon, and I'd prefer a push cart to the pull though. My thoughts started when I was playing with my sister a few weeks ago. She's a hairdresser so I wanted to keep my distance. I put my bsg on the cart and just walked along. I felt so much better than usual. Take Dead AimYou can still push the 2 wheel ones if you want, it just takes more effort because you have to balance some of the weight yourself.The 3 or 4 wheel ones are the best to push though and it puts less strain on your body.Pushing is always better than pulling from an ergonomic standpoint.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Irons: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 21* and Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 Blue Ion 54* Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to post Share on other sites
TxTwinDad+2 103 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I picked up an older clicgear on FB marketplace. It’s a 3 wheel pushcart and I’m loving it. I’ll likely upgrade to a newer one once I figure out what I want exactly. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EEZurg 80 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 One feature I am glad I lucked into on my cart....brake on the handle. My son has a foot brake model and doesn't like it as much.... 2 Quote EXS Driver 10.5 degree Tensei Blue R (set to 11.5 degrees) EXS 3 wood 15 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 5 wood 18 degree Tensei Blue R EXS 7 wood 21 degree Tensei Blue R 699 5-7i USTRecoil 660 F3 R 699 Pro 8-PW USTRecoil 660 F3 R 52 56 60 wedges KS1 putter Link to post Share on other sites
yungkory 10,407 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, EEZurg said: One feature I am glad I lucked into on my cart....brake on the handle. My son has a foot brake model and doesn't like it as much.... I replaced my perfectly functioning Caddytek with a Clicgear for this exact reason. Bonus was that the Clicgear folds up smaller and fits in my trunk a little better 3 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Modus 3 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
B.Boston 11,064 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I’ve been loving my CaddyTec Caddylite EZ V8. Was $180 on Amazon. Tough to beat at that price! 4 Quote #COBRACONNECT CHALLENGE 4 ALUMNUS Speedzone Driver 10.5 - Ventus Blue 6x | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8s | Speedzone 4-Hybrid - KBS Proto 85s KING Forged Tec 5-GW - Nippon Modus 120x | KING MIM Black 52.12C, 56.10V, 60.04W - Nippon Modus 125 Wedge ER2B | MTB-X | NX9 HD Slope Link to post Share on other sites
Lacassem 11,016 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I am 32 and enjoy walking. Push cart is the best purchase I have made highly recommend. CaddyTek is what I have as many others have said. Great value I love walking. 2 Quote Check out my reviews G710 Irons Lacassem official review WITB: FlexTech is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by : RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X I SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green 2019 P790 4-PW - Project X 6.5 LZ I 48 SM8 - Nippon Modus 125 S 52, 56, 60 SM7 - Nippon Modus 125 S I O-Works 1W I PROV1X #19 Thank you to all those that have served/are serving and God Bless America Link to post Share on other sites
DiscipleofPenick 2,280 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I replaced my perfectly functioning Caddytek with a Clicgear for this exact reason. Bonus was that the Clicgear folds up smaller and fits in my trunk a little betterI've heard lots of good things about Clicgear over the years, but I am liking the Caddytek line. I know I want the push over the pull. I appreciate everyone's advice and the links!!!Take Dead Aim 1 Quote Take Dead Aim Link to post Share on other sites
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